Indonesian and Thai authorities team up to hunt fugitive drug lord Fredy Pratama
Indonesian police reveals that their Thai counterparts are currently conducting a large-scale operation to capture Fredy Pratama.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Thai authorities arrest, deport murder suspect back to Malaysia
The suspect fled from Malaysia after allegedly assaulting his employee, who is believed to have stolen RM40,000 from him, according to CIB.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Thai authorities seize mammoth amount of drugs at three roadblocks in Pattani
The authorities succeeded in seizing nearly 1,000 kilogrammes of methamphetamine worth about 2 billion baht in an integrated operation.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Myanmar beauty queen in Thai airport limbo, fears arrest at home
Han Lay has been denied entry by Thai authorities, despite having taken refuge in Thailand for the past year.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Thai capital braces for protests over PM's term limit
Thai authorities ramped up security in the capital ahead of protests calling on the prime minister to resign.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Sri Lanka's ousted president to seek temporary stay in Thailand
Thai authorities said Rajapaksa had no intention of seeking political asylum and would only stay temporarily.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Malaysian fugitive businessman's Thai visa revoked, awaiting deportation
Malaysian fugitive businessman Teow Wooi Huat's visa has been revoked and is awaiting deportation by the Thai authorities.
Sat Jul 23 2022
Thailand admits to using phone spyware, cites national security
Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said that he is aware of Thai authorities using spyware in "limited" cases.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening
Thai authorities have given the green light to vaccinated tourists from more than 60 "low-risk" countries to skip hotel quarantine.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Thailand has yet to decide on Nur Sajat
Thailand is considering whether to deport Nur Sajat who escaped to the country and charged by Thai authorities over immigration offences.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Bukit Aman seeks extradition of 'Nur Sajat' from Thai authorities
PDRM is applying for an extradition order of cosmetics entrepreneur Muhammad Sajjad Kamarul Zaman from the authorities in Thailand.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Thai authorities rescue wild macaques smuggled in pickup truck
The monkeys could be seen struggling and gasping for air when authorities found them.
Sun May 30 2021
PGA to change patrol strategy, system at country's border - Bukit Aman
GOF will patrol the fenced area of about 30-40km at the Malaysia-Thailand border and keep in contact with the Thai authorities.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Shooting at Malaysia-Thailand border: Three Thais arrested
Thai authorities have arrested three Thais believed to be involved in a shootout that claimed the life of a Malaysian policeman at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Perlis today.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Thai police seizes 600 kg 'ice' destined for Malaysia
Thai authorities have confiscated 600 kilogrammes of 'ice' (methamphetamine) in Narathiwat worth about 210 million baht (RM28.3 million), believed to be destined for Malaysia.
Tue Aug 11 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024